Question : GAUGE CONVERSION OF BHILDI SAMDARI .



(a)The progress made so far on gauge conversion of Bhildi-Samdari railway line project;

(b)The total expenditure incurred on the project, till date; and

(c)The time schedule for completion of the said project ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)

(a): Earthwork, bridgeworks have been taken up. Earthwork to the tune of 1.05 lakh cubic metre (cum) and substructure work of 13 bridges have been completed.

(b): Expenditure on the project upto 30.06.2006 is about Rs.8.13 crore.

(c): March,2008.